Everyone & their mom has a newsletter now. And that’s excellent — somehow, social media algorithms have made it immensely difficult to be the right kind of social on several platforms now. Email newsletters are where it’s at.
While scores of people have started newsletters & newsletter platforms, several others have folded for various reasons. We’re bidding goodbye to TinyLetter & of the 22 newsletters I recommended in 2022, 10 of them don’t exist anymore.
To kinda fill that void, here are 10 newsletters I recommend you add to your already-full inbox in 2024!
Dense Discovery
Kai has one of the best newsletters on the internet — and one I’ve been reading religiously for at least two years, if not more. Every week, he sends out a beautifully designed email with a list of cool things you could listen to/watch, thought-provoking insights & articles, and my favourite: a featured artist/artwork that’s always so stunning.
Bonus: Back in 2022, I was delighted to be featured & share my thoughts about the mental load on women (and how we can reduce it).
Books on GIF
I’ve always been a reader, so there are a few bookish newsletters on this list (and you should subscribe to all), but there’s something so delightful about the way Mike reviews books with really fun GIFs. Sometimes, I’ll read the review thinking I’ll never pick up that book (not my genre/style) and be convinced to add that book to my never-ending TBR pile.
The Dunker
Along with being a reader, being a freelancer is another major aspect of my life. Freelancer Magazine’s Dunker is a weekly newsletter filled with insightful tidbits for your business, creativity, and fun.
Little Things
Well, reading, freelancing, and writing — those are the three biggest facets of my life. Ali Vingiano’s Little Things is one of my favourite writer-led newsletters out there. She speaks to the art of writing, creating, and being an artist in a relatable & friendly way. Plus, she also shares some incredible tips from her own work as a writer & producer in Hollywood (writing, mental health, creativity-boosting tips).
Conversations by the Sea
Ellen’s newsletter about mental health for the chronically online explores a wide arena of topics while being perceptive in a way that makes you pause and think. From motherhood & identity to working as a freelancer or just, being human in this hustle-driven world, there’s a lot she unpacks with finesse.
Raise
I was extremely sad to see Sidekick close down — its writers were really talented. Raise, the newsletter that kinda took its place, retained the career & productivity aspects so it’s still a good read every week (plus it has some useful tips occasionally that can help you draw better boundaries at work, work smarter, etc.).
Satchel Notes
Another bookish newsletter, Resh’s Satchel Notes, feels like a warm hug whenever it lands in my inbox. She recommends some of the coolest reads & things to consume. She occasionally does editions where she gives super specific recommendations to reader requests — just, overall, a fun read.
Reading Under The Radar
If you want to venture beyond BookTok’s most popular recommendations, Cassie’s got you covered with Reading Under The Radar. She’ll introduce you to less popular books that are still great reads — backlist authors & books also deserve to be read widely!
both are true
Alex Dobrenko is funny. Scratch that; he’s hysterical. The tagline for both are true says it’s absurd, honest comedy delivered twice a weekish through the vulnerable personal essays. But really, it’s beyond that. His newsletter issues are a breath of fresh air in an inbox full of tips & things to check out (which I love, hence the 8 newsletters I recommended above). But sometimes it’s also fun to read fun things for the heck of it, you know?
Not Controversial
Yeah, this one’s a self-promo, but at least I’m sneaking it at the very end. Not Controversial’s a weekly newsletter where I talk about things we all think about but don’t talk about often. Instead of praising myself, here’s what people say about my newsletter:
“Always thought-provoking, but gentle, I feel like I’m hanging out with an old friend and talking about stuff!”
“Nia’s posts always resonate! She chooses topics that are on all of our minds (even if we’re not discussing them) and her writing is thoughtful, accessible, well-researched, and cuts to the core.”
Well, you can see for yourself, there’s an archive of 75+ issues to check out here.
Bonus: If you’re looking for more bookish newsletters, I’ll write a post soon, but in the meantime, feel free to subscribe to any on this list here.
Double bonus: If you want to discover random newsletters or sample them, The Sample will be your new best friend. You pick a few topics that interest you, and they’ll forward you a brand new newsletter every day. Sometimes, you’ll get something you enjoy, and you can subscribe to that newsletter with one click. This is a great way to discover some underrated and niche newsletters that haven’t gotten famous yet but cater to your interests.
